IN YOUR PLAN - OregonIncrease key nutrients in the diet WIC can offer your patients follow-up care...
Transcript of IN YOUR PLAN - OregonIncrease key nutrients in the diet WIC can offer your patients follow-up care...
Oregon WIC Program800 NE Oregon St #865 Portland, OR 97232www.healthoregon.org/wic 971-673-0040
For families that need extra nutritional help
WIC Rx materials were developed by Minnesota Dept. of Health WIC Program with funding from Hunger-Free Minnesota and have been adapted with their permission. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
*Families are eligible for WIC if they have income up to
185% of the federal poverty level or are enrolled in other
programs such as OHP or SNAP.
CONNECT PATIENTS with WIC
WIC Rx Forms
• Visit our website
• Go to ‘Learn more about the Oregon WIC Program’
• Click on ‘Resources for Medical Providers’
The American Academy of
Pediatrics recommends that
physicians refer eligible patients to
WIC. Oregon WIC serves 44% of infants born. However, there
are still thousands of pregnant women
and babies, and even more children
ages 2-5, who are eligible but not on WIC. People on
Oregon Health Plan are automatically eligible for WIC*.
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NUTRITION SERVICES
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. WIC Rx materials were developed by Minnesota Dept. of Health.
Healthy eating during pregnancy
Breastfeeding support
Infant and child feeding
Child’s healthy growth
Assistance with family meals
Nutritious foods
Other:
Your doctor suggests that you consider visiting WIC for these services to help your family be healthy.
Rx
www.healthoregon.org/wic
Increase key nutrients in the diet
Increase breastfeeding rates and success
Improve healthy growth and development
Better birth outcomes, with fewer preterm and low
birth-weight babies
For every $1.00 spent on WIC during pregnancy, up to
$4.21 is saved in medical costs!
WIC ServicesThe WIC team includes dietitians, nurses, certified lactation consultants and trained breastfeeding peer counselors. Together, WIC can offer your patients follow-up care in four key areas:
Get RESULTSwith WIC
WHEN YOURgoalsfor a patient include
You promote healthy eating
WIC can help!
Nutrition• Assessment • Education
Food Choices• Food packages• Shopping guidance
Breastfeeding • Assistance & tips • Peer support
Resources• Consultations• Referrals
Connecting families to health and community services, resources and programs unique to each patient.
One-on-one breastfeeding support and encouragement.
Nutritious food packages include fruits & vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy and iron-rich foods tailored to the specific needs of moms, infants and children to age 5.
Personalized nutrition consultation with routine follow-ups, working with families to address dietary needs, meal planning and feeding concerns.
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